**SUMMER** Activity Rental Staff

The Onset Bay Center seeks a responsible Rental Staff to facilitate on-the-water activity rentals for guests at the Onset Bay Center in Onset, MA. Rental Staff oversee all aspects of rentals for Summer ‘26. The position reports to the Onset Bay Center Director.

Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Take bookings and assist customers in preparing equipment and launching.
- Educate participants about effective paddling practices and how to safely navigate around Onset Bay during their rental.
- Follow OBC rental procedures when communicating with guests.
- Handle payments and customer service for rental participants.
- Coordinate and communicate safe practices for rentals regarding weather conditions, equipment needs, and logistics.
- Ensure a safe environment for all participants and equipment, on and off the water. equipment and supplies.

Qualifications:
- Be at least 18 years of age by June 1, 2026.Comfort with, and enthusiasm for, outdoor activities.
- Comfort working outdoors in various weather conditions.
- Ability to lift 30 lbs and move boating equipment (with assistance)
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate high-quality judgement and decision making.
- Strong communications skills including comfort with learners of all ages and strong communication & interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service, experience handling payments or using a booking software preferred.
- CPR and First Aid certification (training provided).
- A CORI check will be required.
- Knowledge of Buzzards Bay, watershed ecology, and familiarity with local and regional environmental issues preferred.

Compensation and Schedule:
This is a seasonal, part-time summer position, 15-30 hours/week, June-August. Detailed schedule discussed upon hire; includes daytime weekend work. Hourly wage is $15-$20/hr and is commensurate on experience and qualifications. No employee benefits provided.

Where you'll work:
Buzzards Bay Coalition is a non-profit, membership organization dedicated to the protection, restoration, and sustainable use and enjoyment of Buzzards Bay and its watershed. The organization works to improve the health of the Bay ecosystem for all through education, conservation, research and advocacy.

Located on popular Onset Beach, the Coalition’s Onset Bay Center provides high-quality outdoor waterfront exploration programs for community members of all ages and abilities through activities focused on building a connection with Buzzards Bay. The Onset Bay Center works to provide access to the wonders of Onset Bay, reinforcing the link between Wareham residents and their
local maritime heritage and creating generations of future Buzzards Bay stewards. The Onset Bay Center will host both full- day and half-day youth programs, as well as evening adult & family programs, throughout the summer.

186 Onset Avenue, Wareham, MA 02558

Buzzards Bay Coalition is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or veteran status.